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Gold Mound is a low-growing evergreen shrub with bright yellow-green foliage. Suitable for garden borders, low hedges, and foundation beds in Southwest Florida.
| Mature Height: | 2'-4' |
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| Mature Width: | 3-4 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Part Shade (4-8+ Hours) |
| Water Needs: | Moderate |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Botanical Name: | Duranta erecta |
| Grows Well In Zones: | USDA Zones: 9-11 |
Gold Mound – Golden Evergreen Foliage for Low Hedges and Borders
Provides year-round yellow-green leaf color and maintains a rounded shape with regular trimming. Suitable for foundation beds and mass plantings.
Gold Mound is a compact evergreen shrub known for its bright yellow-green foliage and naturally rounded growth. Its golden leaves provide year-round landscape color without relying on seasonal flowers. In Southwest Florida, it is commonly used for low hedges, foundation plantings, landscape borders, and mass plantings. Botanically known as Duranta erecta 'Gold Mound', typically grows 2–3feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, depending on growing conditions and pruning. Its dense, spreading branches form a rounded shrub that generally grows wider than it does tall.
This shrub grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Locations receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight generally produce the brightest golden-yellow foliage. Plants grown in heavier shade may develop greener leaves and less compact growth.
Gold Mound grows at a moderate to fast rate during warm weather and responds well to light pruning. Trimming branches that extend beyond the desired shape encourages dense growth and helps maintain an even, rounded appearance.
For low hedges and landscape borders, space Gold Mound approximately 2–3 feet apart, depending on the starting plant size and desired coverage. Its naturally spreading growth helps fill gaps between plants, creating continuous golden foliage along garden edges and foundation beds.
Newly planted Gold Mound requires regular watering while its roots become established. Mature plants tolerate short dry periods but benefit from supplemental irrigation during extended drought. Avoid locations where water collects after heavy rainfall.
Gold Mound is primarily grown for its colorful foliage, although small lavender-blue flowers may occasionally appear. Flowering is often limited on regularly trimmed plants. Duranta berries and other plant parts are toxic if ingested, so care is needed around pets and children. Frost may damage exposed foliage and tender branches.
Why You'll Love It
Naturally Rounded Growth: Develops a low, mounding shape that provides full foliage coverage without frequent heavy pruning.
Bright Golden Foliage: Produces yellow-green leaves that provide year-round color and contrast with darker landscape plants.
Low, Colorful Hedges: Dense branching creates short golden hedges that define planting areas without blocking taller shrubs.
Uniform Mass Plantings: Several plants can be grouped to create continuous areas of golden foliage across larger landscape beds.
Sun Requirements: Grows in full sun to partial shade, with direct sunlight supporting the brightest golden-yellow coloring.
Water Needs: Requires regular watering during establishment and supplemental irrigation during extended dry periods once mature.
Mature Size: Approximately 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, depending on growing conditions and pruning.
Best Uses: Low landscape hedges, front yard borders, foundation beds, mass color plantings, wide walkway gardens, and mixed tropical beds.
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